I was surprised at how beautiful the open hills of tall grass were at the beginning of this hike. The wild flowers were already on their way out, so this hike is definitely best for very early in the season.
We began our hike at the end of Eagle Point Blvd in North Salt Lake, where the Bonneville Shoreline Trail picks up. We stayed on the road around the bend over looking the Salt Lake Valley.
We headed up past the satellite towers to overlook City Creek Canyon, 
then North on the dirt road. This section of the hike was very beautiful traversing hills high above the city--it felt very country-like.
We were hoping to find a trail to complete the circle and take us back to our starting point, but ended up fighting through thick bushes and trying to stay on wildlife trails to return. I'm going off of memory, but I think the total loop took us about 3 1/2 hours. Overall, I would recommend this hike for the early season. Getting there: From the South--Travel on I-15 north bound to exit 312. Take highway 89 North to the first stop light (Eagleridge Drive). Turn right and stay in the right hand lane and follow Eagle Ridge Drive approximately 2 miles until you get to Eagle Point Blvd. Take a Right and go to the end of the road. From the North--Traveling on I-15 southbound take exit 314 (North Salt Lake Center Street). Turn left (East) until you hit HWY 89. Turn right. Follow 89 to next stop light,(Eagle Ridge Drive), turn left and stay in right hand lane. Follow Eagle Ridge Drive up the hill approximately 2 miles until you get to Eagle Point Blvd. Take a Right and go to the end of the road.
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